History contains the stories of all kinds of people: weak and strong; frightened and courageous, deceptive and honest; many are often a mix of all that. All of us have the capacity for good and for evil, but in the end, we are remembered for the choices we make. Those we choose as role models…
Most of us think about our future. In fact, we think about it a lot. Will we find the love of our life or will we experience relational disaster? Will we live comfortably, or will we struggle? Shall our days be healthy or plagued with sickness? Will our family be at peace or in tumult?…
In the Bible, the writer Paul urges us to do the following: “Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the…
Sometimes we might feel as though we are dancing as fast as we can—and it still isn’t good enough. That’s because pleasing people is exhausting. You could never satisfy everyone. Everyone has their own agenda, and it is usually focused on pleasing themselves. Some live for their own entertainment; still others to make money and…
Fear is torment. It should be clearly understood that God’s design for life does not include tortuous fear. The Master stated plainly, “Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” The obvious issue is that we have been given the right and the ability to terminate fear. But how to do that…
Once you have the accurate, error-free and fact-based “Understanding of Your Self,” (which can only come from God) the next question is, “now what?” What are God’s Intentions For You, Your SELF? This teaching (which is really Part Two of “Understanding Your SELF”) is designed to take you forward to answer the, “now what” question.…
You are important. What an understatement! Unfortunately, we learn early in life to view ourselves the way others treat us. In a competitive world we can be easily damaged at deep, deep levels. One Scripture says, “…a wounded spirit who can bear?” (Proverbs 18:14) One’s view of his or her self must neither be skewed…
There is a difference between being critiqued and being criticized. One is positive, the other negative; one is constructive, the other destructive; one is careful, the other is careless; one is intended to lift up, the other to put down. It is not nice to be vilified, defamed, chided, reviled or reproached. Worse yet, is…
How To Receive From God
If one is merciful, they will demonstrate forgiveness and compassion to those in need. Jesus frequently spoke of this in His teachings. Matthew 5:7 says, “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” This teaching by David L. Johnston covers the significant details of this scripture and how we can apply this to our…